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Burned Out but Brilliant: 8 Smart, Sanity-Saving Strategies for Frustrated Grant Writers

Lightning Fast Grant Writing

Burnout sneaks in when you treat recovery like a reward instead of a requirement. Use project management software like Trello, Asana, or ClickUp to assign tasks, track approvals, and communicate in one place. Schedule time after big deadlines to unplug. you must allow your brain and body to reset. Cue the chaos.

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The NonProfit Voice Ep 60: How Smart Tech Can Relieve Nonprofit Employee Burnout

NonProfit PRO

Additionally, it can prevent burnout among employees by allowing technology to help nonprofits to be human-centered. “Smart technology,” also known as artificial intelligence and advanced digital technologies, isn’t set out to replace people, but allow people to do what they do best.

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Nonprofit burnout stats and how to avoid it

GiveSmart

Burnout is a familiar concept in many industries, but the nonprofit sector must contend with burnout in a uniquely challenging landscape. The emotional demands of the work and a lack of resources can make burnout especially prevalent for these organizations trying to make a difference. What causes burnout in nonprofits?

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Notes to My Future Self

Grant Professionals Association

When I imagined building sustainability into my role, I thought it might involve fancy software or some kind of elaborate filing system. Hannah is especially interested in building sustainable systems that reduce burnout and make grant writing more manageable for small teams and solo grant professionals. GPC Competencies: 4,5,8

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Bonterra Impact Management Buyer’s Guide

NonProfit PRO

With the right software, organizations can overcome these challenges, preventing staff burnout and decreased funding. Before you can find the right solution, it’s important to determine your organization’s unique needs, ask the right questions of potential software providers, and secure support for the project.

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4 Common Event Planning Challenges + How to Solve Them

The Fundraising Coach

Utilize Budgeting Tools: Consider using budgeting templates or software designed for nonprofits. Limited Staffing and Volunteer Burnout Nonprofits often operate with small teams and depend heavily on volunteers to bring their events to life. This boosts morale and encourages long-term commitment.

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Teacher Well-Being: Beyond Yoga and Pizza Parties

Blackbaud

Many cite burnout as the primary reason they are leaving the teaching profession, and in response, schools are trying to pivot and focus on the well-being of their faculty and students. To begin, let’s listen to what teachers say is causing their burnout. Utilize everything possible in your software to alleviate faculty workload.

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